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Isack Hadjar is rapidly gaining attention in Formula 1, with his recent performance at the Dutch Grand Prix placing him in the spotlight after securing a career-best fourth position in qualifying, sharing the second row with Max Verstappen[7]. Despite this stunning result, Hadjar described the session as challenging due to turbulent winds that could have jeopardized his lap, yet he managed to pull off what he called “the best lap I’ve had this year,” crediting both skill and a bit of luck in avoiding disruptive gusts[7].

Hadjar’s teamwork with Racing Bulls has reached a crucial juncture, as the FIA confirmed he’s now using his fourth and final penalty-free internal combustion engine after recent component changes at Zandvoort[1]. The car was also refitted with new turbocharger, MGU-K, and MGU-H units, meaning he is one engine failure away from a grid penalty for further changes this season[1][3]. During practice, technical issues forced him to stop on track and miss significant running, which Hadjar attributed to sensor problems that began in the first session[1].

Overall, Hadjar’s debut season has been called a surprise, with commentators and analysts touting him as a potential rookie of the year for his consistency and adaptability under pressure[4]. As the final driver announced for the 2025 season after Red Bull’s winter shake-up, Hadjar sits 13th in the standings, with 22 points and five top-10 finishes from 14 Grand Prix races so far, although he has yet to secure a podium or race win in F1[5][6].

Looking ahead, Hadjar’s strong qualifying pace and feature race performances in both F2 and F1 have positioned him as a promising contender, especially as he continues to manage technical risks and adapt to the challenges of each circuit[2][8].

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